UK qualifying programmes
A list of UK physiotherapy degree course information is featured on this page. Please note that from September 2008, not all UK qualifying programmes in physiotherapy will necessarily continue to hold CSP approval: see further down this page for more details.
Look in the students' section of this site for more information on the benefits of being a CSP student member.
Use the links below for more information on:
CSP approval of UK qualifying programmes in physiotherapy
From September 2008, not all UK qualifying programmes in physiotherapy will necessarily continue to hold CSP approval. This is because of the introduction of new arrangements for how higher education institutions [HEIs] engage with the CSP as the professional body for physiotherapy in the UK.
If you are applying for a place on a physiotherapy programme from September 2008, you should check with individual higher education institutions about whether they intend to continue to engage with the CSP and to maintain professional body approval of their programme. (In time, the CSP will be able to supply this information directly.)
Whether or not a qualifying physiotherapy programme holds CSP approval will affect how you can progress to becoming a chartered physiotherapist when you graduate:- If you follow a CSP-approved programme, you will be eligible to seek status as a chartered physiotherapist when you qualify (as well as being eligible to apply for qualified membership of the CSP)
- If you follow a programme that does not carry CSP approval, you will still be eligible to apply for qualified membership of the CSP, but will need to progress to chartered status through a route you follow once you are qualified.
You are able to apply for CSP student membership if you are enrolled on any UK qualifying physiotherapy programme (all of which require approval from the Health Professions Council [HPC]).
Notes
Please note the following:- Application information is for 2007 / 2008 entry
- The code for physiotherapy programmes is B160 except for King's College London which is B962.
- Unless otherwise stated, applications to the following programmes are made through UCAS: PO Box 28, Cheltenham, Gloucester GL50 3SF
- You are advised to visit individual university web sites in the first instance
- All programmes give eligibility to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council [HPC] on graduation and then to practise as a physiotherapist in the UK
UCAS programmes
Aberdeen - R36
Faculty of Health & Social Care, School of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Garthdee, Aberdeen AB10 7QG
Contact: Admissions Tutor, T 01224 262 728 or email admissions@rgu.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years full time)
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) 2 years full time accelerated (programme starts in January). Applications should be made directly to RGU.
Website http://www.rgu.ac.uk
Birmingham - B32
School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy), University of Birmingham, 52 Prichatts Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT
Contact: Admissions Tutor Mrs Carol Rowe, T 0121 415 8603 or email ugadmission-healthsciences@bham.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years full time accelerated) Programme starts in January. Applications should be made directly to Birmingham. Contact the Postgraduate Admissions Team on 0121 414 3126 or email pgadmissions-healthsciences@bham.ac.uk
Website http://www.healthsci.bham.ac.uk
Bournemouth - B50
Institute of Health and Community Studies, Bournemouth University, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3LT
Contact the Programme Administrator tel 01202 967 316 or email ihcs@bournemouth.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 year full-time).
Website http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
Bradford - B56
Division of Physiotherapy, School of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Unity Building, 25 Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD5 OBB
Contact: Admissions T 01274 236 367 or email soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website http://www.brad.ac.uk
Brighton - B72
School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Brighton, Robert Dodd Building (Eastbourne Campus), 49 Darley Road, Eastbourne BN20 7UR
Contact: Graham Watts T 01273 643 762 or email g.a.watts@brighton.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc Rehabilitation Sciences (pre-registration - 2 yrs full time accelerated). Programme starts in April. Applications should be made directly to Brighton
Website http://www.brighton.ac.uk
Bristol - B80
School of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health & Social Care, University of the West of England (UWE), Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1DD
Contact: The Faculty Admissions Office T 0117 328 3333 or email admissions@uwe.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.uwe.ac.uk
Cardiff - W10
Department of Physiotherapy Education, Ty Dewi Sant, School of Health Care Studies, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XN
Contact: Mrs D Russell, Admissions Officer T 02920 742 267 or email russelld1@cardiff.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
Carlisle - C99
School of Rehabilitation & Public Health, University of Cumbria, Fusehill Street, Carlisle CA1 2HH
Contact: Admissions T 0845 6061144 or email admissionscarlisle@cumbria.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
Coventry - C85
School of Health & Social Sciences, Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5FB
Contact: Anne McGhee, Admissions Tutor, T 024 7679 5959 or email hssgen@coventry.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time). Programme also delivered at University of Leicester. Enter campus code 3 on UCAS application form.
Website: http://www.coventry.ac.uk
Edinburgh - Q25
Department of Physiotherapy, Queen Margaret University, Leith Campus, Duke Street, Edinburgh EH6 8HF
Contact: Admissions Tutor T 0131 317 3247 or email admissions@qmu.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years full time)
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years full time accelerated). Programme starts in September. Applications should be made directly to Queen Margaret University College. Contact Judith Lane, Course Leader T 0131 317 3828 email jlane@qmuc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.qmuc.ac.uk
Glasgow - G42
Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry & Radiography, Glasgow Caledonian University, City Campus, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 OBA
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years full time) Contact BSc Admissions Team T 0141 331 8132 or email physio.admissions@gcal.ac.uk
- MSc Rehabilitation Science (2 years full time accelerated). Programme starts in January. Appplications direct to GCU. Contact Freya Brannan T 0141 331 8131 or email f.brannan@gcal.ac.uk
Website: http://www.gcal.ac.uk
Hertfordshire - H36
Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health & Human Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield Campus, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB
Contact: Admissions T 01707 284 800 or email admissions@herts.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time).
Website: http://www.herts.ac.uk
Huddersfield - H60
School of Human & Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Division of Physiotherapy, Ramsden Building, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Contact: Mrs Pam Williams, Admissions Tutor T 01484 473931 or email p.williams3@hud.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- Postgraduate Diploma Physiotherapy (pre-registration) 2 years full-time. Applications should be made direct to Huddersfield. Contact Phyl Fletcher-Cook T 01484 472 723 or email p.fletcher-cook@hud.ac.uk
Website: http://www.hud.ac.uk
Keele - K12
Dept of Health and Rehabilitation, Mackay Building, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG
Contact Janice Carr, Admissions Tutor, T 01782 584156 or email j.m.carr@keele.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.keele.ac.uk
Leeds - L27
School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health & Environment (Physiotherapy), Leeds Metropolitan University, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 3HE
Contact: Diane Jacklin, T 0113 283 5926 or email d.jacklin@lmu.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc Physiotherapy pre-registration (2 years full time) Programme starts in January. Applications should be made directly to LMU
Website: http://www.lmu.ac.uk
Leicester - C85
University of Leicester, Leicester Medical School, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH
Contact: Dr Simon Barry, Leicester Site Co-ordinator, T 0116 252 3054 or email s.barry@coventry.ac.uk
- BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy (3 years full time) - admissions through Coventry; please see entry for Coventry University.
Websites
Coventry http://www.coventry.ac.uk
Leicester http://www.le.ac.uk
Liverpool - L41
Department of Allied Health Professions, Division of Physiotherapy, University of Liverpool, Thompson Yates Building, The Quadrangle, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L69 3GB
Contact: The Admissions Secretary, T 0151 794 5927 or email ugrecruitment@liv.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.liv.ac.uk
London: Brunel University - B84
School of Health Services & Social Care, Brunel University, Mary Seacole Building, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH
Contact: Admissions Tutor, T 01895 268 839 or email physio.admfts@brunel.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 year part-time). Applications direct to Brunel. Contact Alyson Warland, T 07895 268851 or email physio.admpt@brunel.ac.uk
Website: http://www.brunel.ac.uk
London: King's College London: K60 (Course code B962)
Physiotherapy Division, GKT School of Biomedical Sciences, Kings College London, Shepherd's House, Guy's Campus, London SE1 1UL
Contact: Admissions Tutor T 020 7848 6511 or email gktadmissions@kcl.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- 2. MSc in Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years full time accelerated). Applications should be made directly to KCL for further details.
Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk
London: St George's University of London - S49
School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health & Social Care, St George's University of London, 2nd Floor Grosvenor Wing, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 ORE
Contact: Ms Lynda Carter, Admissions Officer T 020 8725 0499 or email physio@sgul.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.sgul.ac.uk
London: University of East London: E28
School of Health Sciences, University of East London, Romford Road, Stratford, London E15 4LZ
Contact: Applicant Enquiries Office, T 020 8223 3333 or email dseng@uel.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time) If you are interested in studying on a part time basis, please contact the UEL direct.
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full-time) (Course code B161) Situated learning programme. Applications direct to UEL. Contact: Julian Hargreaves T 020 8223 4508
Website: http://www.uel.ac.uk
Manchester – M40
Department of Physiotherapy, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), Elizabeth Gaskell Campus, Hathersage Road, Manchester M13 0JA
Contact: Admissions Officer T 0161 247 2459 or via email hsce@mmu.ac.uk
All other enquiries : physio-admissons@mmu.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc in Physiotherapy (2 year course). The programme will start in January start. Applicants should apply directly to MMU. For more details interested parties should check the MMU website (see directly below) or contact Emma Wingate via email: e.wingate@mmu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.mmu.ac.uk
Newcastle - N77
School of Health, Community & Education Studies, Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE7 7XA
Contact: Admissions Office, T 0191 215 6615 or via email hs.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part time)
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years Accelerated). Programme starts in January 2007. Applications should be made directly to Northumbria.
Website: http://www.northumbria.ac.uk
University of East Anglia: Norwich - E14
Faculty of Health, University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich NR4 7TJ
Contact for BSc programme: The Undergraduate Admissions Office, T 01603 597 136 or via email otpt.admiss@uea.ac.uk
Contact for MSc programme: The Postgraduate Admissions Office, T 01603 593 085 or via email foh.pgt@uea.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years full time accelerated). Programme starts in February. Applications should be made direct to UEA.
Website: http://www.uea.ac.uk
Nottingham - N84
Division of Physiotherapy Education, Clinical Sciences Building, University of Nottingham, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PG
Contact: Miss Eileen Evans, T 0115 823 1783 or via email eileen.evans@nottingham.ac.uk
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk
Oxford - O66
School of Health & Social Care (Physiotherapy), Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straws Lane, Marston, Oxford OX3 0LF
Contact: Programme Administrator T 01865 485 257 or via email physiotherapy@brookes.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.brookes.ac.uk
University of Plymouth - P60
(Peninsula Allied Health Collaboration in conjunction with University of Exeter), Faculty of Human Sciences, Institute of Health Studies, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA
Contact The Recruitment Team, T 01752 233 842 or email healtheducation@plymouth.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk
Preston - C30
Division of Allied Health Professions, University of Central Lancashire, Faculty of Health, Preston PR1 2HE
Contact: Admissions Office, T 01772 894561 or email uadmissions@uclan.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.uclan.ac.uk
Salford - S03
School of Healthcare Professions, University of Salford, Frederick Road Campus, Frederick Road, Salford M6 6PU
Contact Admissions Tutor, T 0845 234 0184 or email fhsc@salford.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part-time) Applications direct to Salford.
Website: http://www.healthcare.salford.ac.uk
Sheffield - S21
Faculty of Health & Well Being, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield S1 1WB
Contact: Admissions Office, 4th Floor Surrey Building, Sheffield Hallam University, Pond Street, Sheffield S1 1WB. T 0114 225 3245 or email admissions@shu.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4/5 years part time). Applications direct to SHU.
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (2 years 10 months full-time) work based learning programme for physiotherapy assistants (based in Lincolnshire). Applications direct to SHU
Website: http://www.shu.ac.uk
Southampton - S27
School of Health & Rehabilitation Science, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ
Contact: Steve Ryall, Admissions Tutor T 023 8059 5260 or via email sotpadm@soton.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part time) Applications direct to Southampton.
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration, 2 years full-time accelerated,) 2 years full time accelerated. Programme starts in January. Applications direct to Southampton: email sohppreg@soton.ac.uk
Website: http://www.sohp.soton.ac.uk
Teesside - T20
School of Health & Social Care (Physiotherapy), University of Teesside, Centuria Building, Borough Road, Middlesborough TS1 3BA
Contact: Admissions Office Tutor, T 01642 384 110 or email sohscadmissions@tees.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) (2 years full time accelerated)
Website: http://www.tees.ac.uk
York St John University - Y75
York St John University , Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX
Contact: Admissions Office T 01904 624 624
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part-time) for physiotherapy assistants. Applications should be made directly to York St John College: contact T 01904 716 505 or email admissions@yorksj.ac.uk
Website: http://www.yorksj.ac.uk
Northern Ireland: Ulster - U20
School of Health Sciences - Physiotherapy, Faculty of Social, Health Sciences and Education, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland BT37 OQB
Contact Course Director, BSc Hons Physiotherapy T 01232 366 579
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (3 years full time)
Website: http://www.ulst.ac.uk
Direct Applications
Applications for the following programmes should be made directly to the institution concerned.
Colchester
Faculty of Music, Arts & Health (Physiotherapy), Colchester Institute, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3LL
Contact: Barry Pryer, T 01206 518 165 or via email barry.pryer@colchester.ac.uk
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part-time)
Website: http://www.colch-inst.ac.uk
Essex - E70
The Department of Health & Human Sciences (& Health and Social Services Development Unit), University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ
Contact: Undergraduate Administrator T 01206 874 888
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration - 2 years full time accelerated)
Website: http://www.essex.ac.uk
London South Bank University
Faculty of Health, Southwark Campus, London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA
Contact: Course Administrator, Tel: 020 7815 8069
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy (4 years part-time). One intake per year in January
Website: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk
